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Four Age Gap Stereotypes (& How to Avoid Them)

There are some persistent stereotypes about age gap relationships and people who are in them. We want to dispel some of the myths and share tips on how to avoid being stereotyped.  Common Age Gap Stereotypes (& How to Avoid Them) Gold Digger This stereotype of being a “gold digger” usually refers to the younger […]

Managing the Fear of Losing Your Older Partner

The fear of losing a loved one is known as death anxiety. It can be a normal fear when you fall in love with someone who is either your own age or older than you. For people in age gap relationships, this fear of losing your older partner may be debilitating. So, this article is […]

Recovery From Divorce & Tips for Second Marriages

It can be challenging both emotionally and financially to recover from divorce. This article includes tips for getting back on your feet again, plus ways to prepare yourself for a successful second marriage. Whether you’re in an age gap relationship or you’re thinking about one, then this information is for you. Please see the links […]

Holiday Survival Tips for Age Gap Couples

The holidays can be a stressful time even in the best of circumstances. And, having an age gap relationship might add more stress to some families. So, we’ve put together these tips to help you survive the holidays. Holiday Survival Tips Tip One Make a plan in advance. Ideally, you would set your plan 6-7 […]

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Age Gap Relationships

This article includes a discussion of six mistakes that age gap couples can make, and how to resolve them if you do make them. 6 Mistakes to Avoid Mistake #1 Expecting that your relationship is immune to challenges and blaming relationship problems on the age difference instead of addressing them. See our other article on […]

Healthy Living & Aging for Age Gap Couples

When a couple has an age gap, it’s even more important to focus on maintaining health through the years. This article includes our best tips for healthy aging and overall wellness. We’ve divided this topic into four sections. And, if you want to listen to the podcast or watch the video, then please see the […]

Communicating & Solving Conflict Effectively in Age Gap Relationships

Communication issues are common in all relationships, and having an age difference can make it harder due to generational differences, bad habits from previous relationships, or an imbalance in power between partners. Common Communication Issues Not listening to what your partner is saying Worrying that talking will make things worse Expecting your partner to know […]

Should You Have Children in Your Age Gap Relationship?

Making the decision about having children or remaining child-free is complex and should be agreed upon by both partners in any type of relationship. Either way, this decision has lifetime consequences, especially for age gap marriages. In this article, we discuss some of the practical, financial, and emotional reasons for having or not having children. […]